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Liam Neeson might keep the Battleship from sinking
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by: Niki Stephens Sep. 7, 2010

I get a little chuckle thinking about what BATTLESHIP may have in-store for us curious viewers.

It's an odd project to say the least. The only two things that mildly interested me were Alexander Skarsgard and a bizarre plot involving aliens. Now the casting of another actor has me scratching my head.

Liam Neeson has joined the cast. Neeson will play the role of Admiral Shane, father of Brooklyn Decker's character. Decker is engaged to a young navel officer played by Taylor Kitsch. Will there be some potential son-in-law drama? Maybe something similar to the Liv Tyler/Ben Affleck/Bruce Willis storyline in ARMAGEDDON-- Kitsch won't be good enough for Decker in the eyes of Neeson.

Who knows. I'm still wondering why the hell Rihanna is in the movie. The photos of her in fatigues were just flat out awkward. Now according to some minor casting notes the singer is crew mate to Kitsch and weapons specialist. I just can't imagine buying her "expertise" on weaponry. The only thing I see her doing is throwing on a pair of booty shorts and singing about her umbrella or some shit like that. Filming on the movie began today.

Neeson, you are in good company with Skarsgard. Just proceed with caution. Lots of it.

Source: Deadline

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Extra Tidbit: Neeson being cast brings up a question--How many of you actually enjoyed CLASH OF THE TITANS?

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Tyson J.
4:18PM on 09/08/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Well...someone needs to keep this project afloat...
Well...someone needs to keep this project afloat...
 
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JimmmyChopblock
3:37PM on 09/08/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This movie, to me, is the full fledged embodiment of everything that is absolutely wrong and can not be fixed in Hollywood right now. I will not see it, and I haven't seen anyone else on the Internet or elsewhere who is in support of this movie.



From what I remember, this is an insanely expensive investment on the producing studio's part as well - a very important one.
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This movie, to me, is the full fledged embodiment of everything that is absolutely wrong and can not be fixed in Hollywood right now. I will not see it, and I haven't seen anyone else on the Internet or elsewhere who is in support of this movie.



From what I remember, this is an insanely expensive investment on the producing studio's part as well - a very important one.



I really, REALLY hope this sinks their battleship - pun absolutely intended.
 
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DannyXander
4:29AM on 09/08/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Clash
Didn't see it in 3D, but nevertheless the new Clash was fun on a pure man vs monsters level. Berg is a pretty capable director so this should be worth a look at.
Didn't see it in 3D, but nevertheless the new Clash was fun on a pure man vs monsters level. Berg is a pretty capable director so this should be worth a look at.
 
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trapdoors
3:45AM on 09/08/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Rihanna
Im actually in Hawaii for business - and saw Rihanna the other day. Thought that was cool! But Neeson is always a welcome for me.
Im actually in Hawaii for business - and saw Rihanna the other day. Thought that was cool! But Neeson is always a welcome for me.
 
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marcjh3
3:08AM on 09/08/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
it was...
good, the ending was a little weak. but the movie was entertaining. liam neeson is still a badass, and battleship seems intriguing.
good, the ending was a little weak. but the movie was entertaining. liam neeson is still a badass, and battleship seems intriguing.
 
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filmguy450
2:19AM on 09/08/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
As for the casting, this movie is just making my head spin. Will reserve judgement/ excitement level for a trailer.



Tidbit- Fuck that piece of shit. Huge effing plot holes. Awful CGI. Worst 3D to date. Terrible dialogue. Shitty action! Second worst film of the year, so far.
As for the casting, this movie is just making my head spin. Will reserve judgement/ excitement level for a trailer.



Tidbit- Fuck that piece of shit. Huge effing plot holes. Awful CGI. Worst 3D to date. Terrible dialogue. Shitty action! Second worst film of the year, so far.
 
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wolverinerpt
10:57PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I truly don't know...
...where the fuck this is going? I like Berg's style of direction (a disciple of Michael Mann) and Liam is one of my favs, but I have no clue what the plans are for this...
...where the fuck this is going? I like Berg's style of direction (a disciple of Michael Mann) and Liam is one of my favs, but I have no clue what the plans are for this...
 
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KaytheKing
9:41PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Clash of the Titans..
It was a good movie....But I didn't enjoy it thanks to a migraine inducing 3D.
It was a good movie....But I didn't enjoy it thanks to a migraine inducing 3D.
 
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SoundGirl
9:19PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Dammit.
Dammit.
 
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SoundGirl
9:19PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This movie sounds terrible, and Clash Of The Titans looked so terrible I never bothered to watch it. I'm only giving this a neutral rating because Liam Neeson is the man.
This movie sounds terrible, and Clash Of The Titans looked so terrible I never bothered to watch it. I'm only giving this a neutral rating because Liam Neeson is the man.
 
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Closure
8:56PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I'm holding out for Scattergories the Movie.
I'm holding out for Scattergories the Movie.
 
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The_Soloist
8:43PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
For what it was, Clash of the Titans was a good movie. I enjoyed it.



"I have thumbs down on this? Naaaaaaw"
For what it was, Clash of the Titans was a good movie. I enjoyed it.



"I have thumbs down on this? Naaaaaaw"
 
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drewmanning
8:26PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Poor Liam's been chasing that sci-fi franchise ever since Lucas effed him (and everyone else) over on Phantom Menace. I actually thought he was great in A-Team.
Poor Liam's been chasing that sci-fi franchise ever since Lucas effed him (and everyone else) over on Phantom Menace. I actually thought he was great in A-Team.
 
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Weapon X
6:44PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Clash of the Titans?
I enjoyed it. And I will not apologize.
I enjoyed it. And I will not apologize.
 
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D_Rex
6:36PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Oh come on!!!!
Neeson being cast doesn't automatically make a movie amazing. Case in point: Clash of the Titans, The A-Team, The Haunting. People need to get off this guy's dick. This movie WILL suck.
Neeson being cast doesn't automatically make a movie amazing. Case in point: Clash of the Titans, The A-Team, The Haunting. People need to get off this guy's dick. This movie WILL suck.
 
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HoyleHaw
6:28PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I love Liam Neeson, don't get me wrong...a lot...but ever since his wife died he has signed onto every project that came his way. I honestly think if I were to hand him a script for an upcoming indie that I was financing with credit cards, he'd say yes.



Liam Neeson can't make a bad movie good, he can just make the scenes he's in a little more interesting than the scenes he's not in.
I love Liam Neeson, don't get me wrong...a lot...but ever since his wife died he has signed onto every project that came his way. I honestly think if I were to hand him a script for an upcoming indie that I was financing with credit cards, he'd say yes.



Liam Neeson can't make a bad movie good, he can just make the scenes he's in a little more interesting than the scenes he's not in.
 
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anomaly7
6:25PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Neeson can make any movie at least watchable. But Titans sucked, and I blame studio involvment for that. I think the director's cut would make the film better (it certainly couldn't make it worse).
Neeson can make any movie at least watchable. But Titans sucked, and I blame studio involvment for that. I think the director's cut would make the film better (it certainly couldn't make it worse).
 
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Diyalated Peepols
6:00PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Alright. They managed to get Liam Neeson. I'm officially there. This movie may be total b.s., it may be entertaining popcorn fare at the very least, but now they have Liam Neeson. I'm in.
Alright. They managed to get Liam Neeson. I'm officially there. This movie may be total b.s., it may be entertaining popcorn fare at the very least, but now they have Liam Neeson. I'm in.
 
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BLove78
5:55PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Extra Tidbit - I hated Clash of the Titans. I fell asleep about 1/2 way through. Glad I didn't pay extra to see it in 3D.
Extra Tidbit - I hated Clash of the Titans. I fell asleep about 1/2 way through. Glad I didn't pay extra to see it in 3D.
 
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im_crazy_for_it
5:50PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This movie confuses the fuck out of me. I like Liam Neeson because he was the dad in Fallout 3.
This movie confuses the fuck out of me. I like Liam Neeson because he was the dad in Fallout 3.
 
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Conz
5:19PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
ok, so now this movie has 2...
things going for it, Neeson and Berg. The bad still outweighs the good.
things going for it, Neeson and Berg. The bad still outweighs the good.
 
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littlemons
5:10PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Well, sounds like fun?
That's good enough for me. I love aliens and explosions plus Neeson is awesome. Skarsgard really is too good for this though, he hit it out of the park in "Generation Kill." Ahh well, the transition from tv start to movie star can be hard.
That's good enough for me. I love aliens and explosions plus Neeson is awesome. Skarsgard really is too good for this though, he hit it out of the park in "Generation Kill." Ahh well, the transition from tv start to movie star can be hard.
 
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The_Soloist
5:08PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
With the casting of Neeson, I am very excited about this movie. Forget all the haters, I am pumped to see this.
With the casting of Neeson, I am very excited about this movie. Forget all the haters, I am pumped to see this.
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justbink07
6:46PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
yeah have you noticed that just about every comment you make gets thumbs down? haha
yeah have you noticed that just about every comment you make gets thumbs down? haha
 
Thumbs
6:03PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
you're a studio plant for sure
you're a studio plant for sure
 
NoriNam30
5:38PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
You're pumped to see everything.
You're pumped to see everything.
 
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KevinT1149
5:04PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
well I do have to say I am reather excited for a Dont Wake Daddy movie insted
well I do have to say I am reather excited for a Dont Wake Daddy movie insted
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